Alcohol Use Patterns and Alcohol Use Disorders Among Young Adult, Ethnically Diverse Bariatric Surgery Patients
Christina Spadola, Eric Wagner, Viviana H. Accornero, Denise C. Vidot, Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz, Sarah Messiah
- Young adults face the highest risk for alcohol use disorders generally, and bariatric surgery can amplify that risk by changing alcohol absorption and metabolism.
- The study used validated screening tools to assess actual alcohol use disorder prevalence, not just casual drinking, helping identify at-risk patients early.
- The diverse South Florida cohort included Hispanic and Black patients underrepresented in prior research on this topic.
- This is part of a comprehensive research program examining behavioral health after bariatric surgery.
- This underscores the importance of honest conversations about alcohol use before and after surgery.
This study published in Substance Abuse examined alcohol use patterns and the prevalence of alcohol use disorders among young adult, ethnically diverse bariatric surgery patients. The study assessed pre- and post-operative alcohol consumption, identified risk factors for problematic use, and evaluated alcohol use disorder prevalence using validated screening instruments in a South Florida cohort including Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black patients.
Spadola C, Wagner E, Accornero VH, Vidot DC, de la Cruz-Munoz N, Messiah S. Alcohol Use Patterns and Alcohol Use Disorders Among Young Adult, Ethnically Diverse Bariatric Surgery Patients. Substance Abuse. 2017;38(1):82-87.
